OSHA Issues “Stronger” Guidance on COVID-19 in the Workplace
By EsqSocial Corporation 02/02/21
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new, “stronger” Guidance on identifying and preventing coronavirus exposure risks in the workplace. Although this is labeled a “Guidance” and OSHA says that it is advisory, employers are cautioned that they can be at risk for standard OSHA penalties under the General Duty Clause if reasonable efforts are not made to minimize COVID-19 risks in the workplace, including efforts consistent with recommendations in the Guidance....
By: Ruder Ware